22nd March, 2017 The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today presented its first full year annual report to Pat Breen TD, Minister of State for Employment and Small Business. Some of the main highlights of the WRC Annual Report are as follows:- Almost 15,000 complaints were processed by the WRC Adjudication Service €1.5 million…
2016 LEO results mark three consecutive years of local jobs growth throughout the country. 21st March 2017 A net total of 3,679 new full and part-time jobs were delivered in 2016 by the 6,846 small businesses from across the country that have been supported by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), according to the results of…
The Minister for Employment and Small Business, Mr Pat Breen, T.D. has announced the launch of the new Credit Guarantee Scheme 2017. Since 2012, Credit Guarantees Schemes have been a key part of the Government’s arsenal of supports for SMEs in Ireland. Some €65 million in bank loans were sanctioned for over 400 SMEs –…
Fáilte Ireland would like to invite you to a Community Briefing Workshop in relation to the proposed Shannon Estuary Drive. The Wild Atlantic Way Operational Programme 2015-2019 recommended that a series of drives adjacent to the Wild Atlantic Way be piloted. This was to provide visitors with additional experiences in areas adjacent to the WAW,…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the appointment, by Limerick Institute of Technology, of Joe Leddin as the new MWRS Manager. The primary role of the regional skills manager is to link industry with educational and training providers so that course provision and programmes designed will meet the skill needs of industry. The work plan within each region…
Networking, which is defined as the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business and regarded as the number one predictor of career and business success, is an activity that many business people are slow to partake in. This is all set to change on Wednesday, 29 March when networking maestro Kingsley Aikins travels…
Experience It For Yourself At The Pro-Am Tournament Wednesday 3rd May 2017 The PGA in Ireland and Dromoland Golf & Country Club have agreed a deal to stage the 2017 Irish Club Professional Tournament at the Co. Clare parkland course, home to the five star Dromoland Castle. The Ron Kirby & J.B. Carr designed course…
Tuesday 14 March 2017: Shannon Airport has once again been shortlisted for the Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2017. The awards are voted on exclusively by airlines and recognise the marketing and promotional activities of airports and tourism destinations throughout Europe. The independent airport has been nominated in the category of Best Marketing of Airports…
Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD pictured with (from left): Cillian Griffey, manager, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Paul Healy, CEO Skillnet; and Helen Downes , CEO Shannon Chamber. Photo: Shauna Kennedy Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a core element of our economy and it is vital that they…
Kevin Doughan, head of probate, Holmes O’Malley Sexton solicitors addressing the Shannon Chamber seminar. Photo: Eamon Ward Attendees at a recent breakfast seminar organised by Shannon Chamber in conjunction with Holmes O’Malley Sexton (HOMS) solicitors were alarmed to hear that 66% of Ireland’s adult population have not made a will. A closer look…
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